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“Beautiful! Must Stay”

Left on 08/15/2013 for a stay in June 2013 | RileyReviewed Aug 15, 2013Stayed Jun 2013

What a beautiful home! It was truly a wonderful experience to be able to have such comfortable and affordable accommodations during our trip to Playa Hermosa. Jay provided us with great insight on what to expect and how to prepare for our first trip to Costa Rica. Gus was great. He made sure that we were informed and taken care of. Cathy was polite and attentive. The grounds and home was neat, clean, vibrant and welcoming. The property is in a gated community so we felt really safe. The house is in such a central location. Also, having a phone line to be able to contact family back in the U.S. and WiFi was perfect. We walked to the store, the restaurants and the beach in less than 7 minutes. I would recommend bringing a flash light along if you will be walking at night (it got pretty dark). Other than that, have a great time. I will be returning again and this is my first and more than likely only choice in accommodations. Thanks Jay, Gus and Cathy for setting the standard and for a great experience.

“Home away from home”

Left on 04/11/2013 for a stay in March 2013 | EmsbensonReviewed Apr 11, 2013Stayed Mar 2013

I rented Jay's Playa Hermosa house for a week while I was doing some volunteer work in Liberia because I wanted a comfortable house where my family could play while I was in town everyday. I was looking for a house with a pool that was within walking distance to the beach and with a beautiful view of the pacific. This house completely exceeded my expectations.
It is definitely a beautiful house with a beautiful view of the ocean. But it also has other amenities. Jay, the owner of the house, was full of excellent advice that was much appreciated prior to our visit. Gus, the management agent, was quite friendly and helpful with just about any information we needed on the area. We could call him at anytime if we needed anything. Also, Cathy, the housekeeper, was great.
The house itself had everything that a vacation house should have. If you rent this house you should congratulate yourself on making an excellent decision. We will definitely be renting this place again.

“Paradise on Cloud 9”

Left on 01/06/2013 for a stay in December 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Jan 6, 2013Stayed Dec 2012

I planned a 40th Birthday trip for my husband to Costa Rica and we stayed in Cloud 9 for a week in December 2012. We had a phenomenal time. Cloud 9 is a beautiful home with every amenity you could want and need in a home away from home. The location was spectacular and the views are just gorgeous. Its spacious with a great flow and open layout for families to be together or to have privacy. We went with my husbands parents and it was wonderful having a bedroom suite on the ground floor for them.
The beaches are a short distance away where we enjoyed snorkeling, and fishing. We caught fish and brought it home one day to cook dinner with the rice and beans in the stove top ready that our maid Katherine prepared for us when we got home. Another night on my husbands Birthday we took the fresh catch to a restaurant on the beach and they cooked us an amazing feast with our snapper and albacore tuna.
We all enjoyed zipping through the jungle and seeing monkeys by outside and the aTV excursion through the jungle was total thrill, even for the grandparents!
We cannot wait to go back and most certainly we will be staying in Cloud 9 because it was perfect for our every need. The people of Costa Rica are very gracious and warm and being in a different country with a different language was effortless.
Hasta Luego Cloud 9, see you next year!
The BunnFamily,
Boston, Massachusetts

“Best Thanksgiving Ever”

Left on 12/02/2012 for a stay in November 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Dec 2, 2012Stayed Nov 2012

We went for the thanksgiving school break and had an amazing time. We zip lined thru the jungle, went surfing, did a jungle boat tour seeing all kinds of wildlife, also got to horse back ride thru the jungle and on the beach, and got to do some great fishing. We packed this all in a five day stay. The house was clean and had all we needed with a pool that looks out over the Pacific where we got to see some amazing sunsets while kicking back in the hot tub. Being able to experience all these activities as a family and creating memories that will last a life time. Our only problem is we did'nt stay long enough. Oh well, we will have to just go back. If your looking for a place where you can kick back and relax or go out and find adventure this is the place. The people are nice the local food is great, the views spectacular. Oh almost forgot its affordable.

“Amazing house with incredible views.”

Left on 06/01/2012 for a stay in May 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Jun 1, 2012Stayed May 2012

We just finished up a week vacation and this house is amazing. The check-in was effortless. The home is located in the Palo alto gated community. You can see the home perched up on a hill as you take the winding road up to the drive way. Entering the home you get the first glimpse of the amazing view. The pictures do not do justice. The home's open concept with a living room area, dining table and kitchen with breakfast bar allowed everyone to spread out and have their own space. A wall of sliding doors overlooks the pool/jacuzzi and unobstructed views of the Pacific Ocean. We enjoyed the amazing sunset each evening. Outside is a seating area, 4 loungers, and patio table. An outdoor shower allowed us to rinse off the chlorine after pool time. There is even a TV room in case anyone wanted to catch up on TV (satellite). We utilized the concierge service several times to help us arrange transportation and tours since we choose not to rent a car. The house is located only 30 minutes from the Liberia airport so it is very accessible. We choose to cook a lot of meals at the house but did venture to Ginger's right outside the community (4 min walk) for some delicious asian tapas. The Hermosa beach is about a 10 min walk and there is several restaurants in the area to walk to. A supermarket is within walking distance (10 min) and you can pick up everything you need. The laundry facilities allowed us to wash clothes during the trip so don't pack a lot. This home is perfect for a group of friends or family vacation. Katherine, who maintains the house, is extremely friendly and kept the house spic and span. We bought chicken, rice and beans and Katherine made us an amazing lunch. There are a lot of modern amenities that you get (dishwasher, full size fridge, washer/dryer, cook top) that makes the stay even that much more enjoyable.

“This was a spectacular family vacation.”

Left on 05/24/2012 for a stay in November 2011 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed May 24, 2012Stayed Nov 2011

We vacationed with two other families in this beautiful location. There was enough space for all of us to enjoy the amenities. We spent a lot of time outside at the pool. The view was specatular. The housekeeper was an added bonus! She assisted with laundry, light housekeeping and teaching us a few secrets to perfect guacamole.
We will definitely return this villa.

“Amazing!”

Left on 03/24/2012 for a stay in March 2012 | A FlipKey verified reviewerReviewed Mar 24, 2012Stayed Mar 2012

We had such a wonderful time in Costa Rica. Jay was so helpful in setting up everything for us at the house and answering the million questions I had about traveling there with a toddler. The house was gorgeous and extremely well-maintained, and Kathy (the housekeeper) came every day and took care of everything for us. All of our laundry was done, dishes were cleaned and the whole house was kept immaculate. She cooked for us and took care of any requests that we had. The pool was lovely and well-maintained also, and there was a pack and play, a highchair, car seat, toys, and many other things for our toddler. It was a short drive down the hill to the beach and a 10 minute drive to a town that had a large grocery store and plenty of restaurants. All in all, it was an incredible experience and I highly recommend this house for any family to stay in, especially one with young children.

“Unforgettable Haven”

Left on 02/16/2012 for a stay in November 2010 | Mike and LouiseReviewed Feb 16, 2012Stayed Nov 2010

The view is spectacular and the home offers the perfect feeling of seclusion and yet is located close to all amenities. We had a most perfect vacation. There was plenty of room for three families with a total of 7 kids. The housekeeper/babysitter Catherine was fabulous and managed the home unobtrusively and helped everything go smoothly. There was plenty to do that kept everyone in our party happy (from age 1-41). I would absolutely go back again.

“gorgeous home, breathtaking views”

Left on 01/17/2012 for a stay in January 2012 | kenyonsReviewed Jan 17, 2012Stayed Jan 2012

the place was immaculate and exactly as represented via the Web. the maid, Katherine, was entirely sweet, unobtrusive and completely appreciated. the filtered water was drinkable, the bathrooms well-appointed, and the pool a perfect temperature. the only drawback we found was in regards to the separate apartment. the aC unit (we believe that's what it was) for the whole house was located just below it and could be heard continuously throughout the night. a white noise machine would be an easy fix.

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